Best bet revolver .357/.38

misfire said:
I had a fellow in the next stall complain that he felt my factory loads were too 'hot' as he was 'able to feel the shock wave'. :rolleyes: :D

Lookin' for an excuse to flap his lips, I'd say. What does he expect at a shooting range - classical music?
 
The prices are good there at Trade Ex, but if this revolvers see heavy useable, (perhaps excessive DA firing) repalcement of broken parts may become an issue.
Referring to thier foreign and perhaps obselete manufacture, that is....
 
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I have a 686P and love it. My wife shoots it, and it does look large in her hands..but she shoots it better than my 9mm, and really likes it. She is only 5'4" and 130 lbs.

We rarely shoot magnum loads....just to stay familiar with the recoil, and to impress my non-shooter friends, but it is nice to have the option. I have shot cowboy PPC loads with it that remind me of a .22, and 1400+ feet magnum loads (these do have a shock wave blast... and I can shoot minute of man at 200 yards).

It is a very strong/sturdy gun, and will last generations shooting only .38's.

Real purdy stainless too.
 
I though Rudy H has some good comments in his posts.

My first revolver was a 686-3. I love it and shot both 357's and .38's in it. Decided to get a 38 Sp. and found a S&W 14 for $300. Love it too. I find I shoot better with a heavier pistol. Might be cause I'm short and have small hands an find less recoil with the weight.

Either way I'm very happy with my S&W's.

Cheers,
just my 2 cents :shotgun:
 
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my favorite little smiff & western.....:D
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model 65-5 (.357 mag.) haven't fired it in about 10 yrs. my rugers get all the action....
 
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